What is Nipah Virus? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
India TodayNipah virus has once again been detected in Kerala's Kozhikode district, marking the third occurrence of the virus in the area since 2018. According to the World Health Organisation, Nipah Virus is defined as a zoonotic illness transmitted from animals to humans and can also be spread through contaminated food or direct person-to-person contact. NIPAH VIRUS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Human infections with the Nipah virus encompass a spectrum of manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic cases to various degrees of illness, including mild and severe acute respiratory infections, as well as fatal encephalitis. NIPAH VIRUS DIAGNOSIS: As per the World Health Organisation, the initial signs and symptoms of Nipah virus infection lack specificity, frequently eluding suspicion at the time of presentation. Diagnosis of Nipah virus infection can be established through a clinical history assessment conducted during both the acute and convalescent phases of the disease.